A particle shows the distance–time curve shown in the figure. The maximum instantaneous velocity of the particle is around the point:

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G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Instantaneous speed on a distance–time graph equals the slope of the tangent. Step 2: Compare the slopes at A, B, C and D. Step 3: The graph is steepest around point C, so the instantaneous velocity is maximum there. Final answer: B.